The Maharashtra Police are conducting a detailed investigation into financial transactions linked to Ashok Kharat, a self-styled godman, who has been identified as a nominee in more than 100 bank accounts. These accounts, spread across two cooperative credit societies in Shirdi and Sinnar, Nashik, have recorded transactions exceeding ₹60 crore ($7.2 million USD) from 2021 to 2024. The investigation follows Kharat's arrest on March 17, where he faces multiple charges, including rape and violations under black magic laws. Authorities are scrutinizing the accounts to determine if they were opened with the consent of the individuals in whose names they appear or if they are fraudulent. The police have also noted that many accounts are linked through common mobile numbers associated with Kharat, raising suspicions about his control over these funds. A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has been established, and a forensic audit is being considered to trace the flow of funds, including deposits made by Kharat's visitors. The investigation also includes allegations of a farmer being cheated out of land valued at around ₹10 crore ($1.2 million USD) in a loan-related transaction.